GCS Farmers Market will be here the 2nd Saturday of the month, November -April from 9am - 1pm with over 50 vendors. For vendor information go to www.gcsfarmersmarket.com .
Due to illness, Journal Jam is cancelled this month. Did you ever think you could develop friendships through writing and conversation? Learn about ourselves and connect with others in a small group setting, guided by quick thinks and writing prompts to encourage writing without filters and converse without judgement. FORMAT: In-person classroom INSTRUCTION METHOD: Hands-on AGES: Adults 18+ EXPERIENCE LEVEL: All skill levels PREREQUISITES: None WHAT TO BRING: Please bring a journal or paper, and [...]
Get to know accomplished artists and learn all about their creative processes in the Amazing Artist series -- a collaboration between The Sonoran Arts League & The Holland Center. This is a fantastic opportunity for art enthusiasts to connect with local talented artists as they share their journeys, inspirations, and passions with our community. This month's featured artist: Roxanne Eklund - a fiber and textile artist living in the Sonoran [...]
This event is SOLD OUT Please check out other lectures with our Desert Awareness Committee and sign-up early! Join us for an eye-opening evening as we explore the natural pharmacy growing right in our backyard. Nature enthusiasts, aspiring herbalists, and anyone curious about the practical applications of our local desert flora will enjoy learning how to identify these plants and understand their medicinal properties. FORMAT: In-Person – lecture. AGES: Adults 18+, [...]
Learn how to clean and cut a gourd bowl or vase using hand & power tools, customize the piece with your choice dye color and decorative botanicals, and apply seal & finish. Instructor helps beginners learn how to use and be comfortable with the tools. Display flowers of the season inside this beautiful piece... or gift to a friend. INSTRUCTION METHOD: Hands-On AGES: Adults 18+ EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Novice, Intermediate, Expert [...]
ARTIST APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE for the 10th Annual Arizona Sage Art Market at the Holland Center on April 4th & 5th and there are a few spaces left for local artists. Applications are available online for both returning and new artists and due March 15th. The 10th Annual Arizona Sage Art Market will return to The Holland Center for 2 days in April 2025. Offering a unique "Main Street" [...]
Live the life of your dreams! What do you really want? We are far more powerful than we have been led to believe. After having facilitated workshops for years, Michele has learned a Universal Truth…that we all have Greatness within us. And furthermore, that we know deep down that we have greatness within us. The challenge, however, is to figure out how to access that Greatness! Michele can see your [...]
Embrace your wellness journey and build a harmonious relationship with yourself and the world around you using all your senses, surrounded by nature, at this very special holistic & natural healing event -- hosted by our signature program Desert Awareness Committee in the breathtaking Harmony Hollow conservation area in north Cave Creek. This one-of-a-kind event offers an unparalleled chance to explore the synergy between mind, body, and spirit in a [...]
See a show, stay for the tea. Just when you thought NOTHING MORE COULD GO WRONG, our version of High Tea came along! Keep the fun going after the March 15 2 PM performance of "The Play That Goes Wrong" and join us for delicious tea, delightful bites, and a few fun surprises provided by The English Rose Tea Room. This is a separate ticketed event -- proceeds benefitting our [...]
International award-winning photographer Tom Klare unveils the process he uses to create digital photographic composites -- the technique of combining multiple photos to create a single surreal, dreamlike, conceptual, or even whimsical image (similar to collage or montage) using a DSLR camera and Photoshop for post-production. Tom will share his own portfolio of award-winning composite images, and will do a brief demonstration on how to begin creating your own. FORMAT: In-Person [...]
The Mustang is the only true American horse, yet it is actually a “feral” rather than “wild” animal, as they are descended from the those introduced to the Americas by the Spanish. Come join us to learn about the history of the American Mustang and how this amazingly adaptable animal completely changed the culture of the Plains and Western Native Americans within just a few generations. FORMAT: In-Person – classroom INSTRUCTION [...]
This 1920s whodunit has everything you never wanted in a show—an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead, and actors who trip over everything (including their lines). Nevertheless, the accident-prone thespians battle against all odds to make it through to their final curtain call, with hilarious consequences! Part Monty Python, part Sherlock Holmes, this Olivier Award–winning comedy is a global phenomenon that’s guaranteed to leave audiences aching with [...]
Tired of feeling tired? Sick of setting health goals but never following through? Ready to lower age-related inflammation? Want simple, practical strategies that actually work? Whether you want to improve movement, pain relief, self-talk, sleep, weight, or vitality, it's time to get it done! If you're a woman over 40 and you refuse to give up on a key health goal, this 2-hour informational & motivational workshop will help you [...]
In just 4 classes, feel confident having basic conversations in Spanish with friends, neighbors, co-workers, and home services workers. No prior Spanish knowledge required. Learn from a world-traveled professional language instructor, and receive one-on-one support from teacher in-between classes. Start with the most useful words like the alphabet, numbers, colors, household objects, and family members. Then from this foundation, begin to have simple conversations in Spanish. Learn helpful greetings, common [...]
We know all about the bandits and bad boys, the gunfighters and goons, but not the women who held it all together with grit and spit. The reality is plain: there never would have been a settled West without the women! Join local "True West" magazine editor and Arizona historian Bob Boze Bell as he shares some of the remarkable stories of the remarkable women of the West from his [...]
Use oil paints on canvas to bring out the beauty of our beloved Sonoran donkeys from Arizona. Learn tips for capturing their sweet & gentle nature, layering of color, and brush strokes for creating realistic fur. Also learn composition and value as you connect with the personalities of these amazing creatures. FORMAT: In-Person - Classroom INSTRUCTION METHOD: Workshop, Hands-On, Q&A / Discussion AGES: Adults 18+ EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Novice, Intermediate FEE: [...]
The first step in healing the body is always to remove the things that are toxic. Only by understanding toxins and removing them from your diet can you enjoy optimal concentration, memory, and brain health. Join us and learn why eliminating neurotoxic foods from your diet must be a priority and how to start cleaning up your diet. FORMAT: In-person - classroom INSTRUCTION METHOD: Presentation AGES: Adults 18+ FEE AMOUNT: [...]
It seems we all know someone who is struggling with this terrible disease. Empower yourself with knowledge and resources for navigating the challenges of dementia caregiving. Gain a comprehensive understanding of dementia and its progression from early to advanced stages, learn strategies for cultivating & maintaining meaningful connections with individuals affected by dementia, discover ways to honor & support the vital role of caregivers, and explore practical approaches to mitigate [...]
Learn tips & techniques for harvesting, handling, processing, prepping, and preparing ten of the most productive Sonoran Desert plants: saguaro, mesquite, mormon tea, prickly pear, ocotillo, wolfberry, jojoba, hackberry, ironwood, and palo verde. Plus learn about seasonality, flavors, varieties, and other fine points of their bounty. FORMAT: In-Person – lecture. AGES: Adults 18+, Youth Ages 14-18 EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Novice PREREQUISITES: None FEE: This event is free and open to the public. [...]
Join us for a leisurely stroll through a native desert park with a Desert Awareness Naturalist. Learn the plants of the Sonoran desert upland and how they survive. Walks last for 90 minutes and begin at 10am. The Nature Trail is relatively flat and a slightly uphill Saguaro Trail. For more information, click HERE. Tours are the 1st Saturday of the month, December through April and begin at 10am. [...]
Our annual Arizona Sage Art Market has been delighting shoppers with artful treasures every spring since 2015! Whether you’re searching for the perfect gift or treating yourself to something special, you’ll find a wealth of one-of-a-kind finds that embody creativity and craftsmanship. Discover a wide range of artistic mediums including painting, jewelry, glass art, mixed media, gourds, and more — each showcasing unique techniques and perspectives. Meet talented artisans and makers [...]
Collection curated by: Phoenix Artists Guild ..... Presented by The Holland Center and displayed daily April 7, 2025 – May 29, 2025 ..... Reception April 12, 2025 3-5 pm Please kindly RSVP here. ..... All exhibitions at The Holland Center are supported by the generous donors of The Holland Center. ..... About the Artist The Phoenix Artists Guild is dedicated to providing opportunities for its members to develop, improve, and exhibit original visual [...]
Collection curated by: Christine Veitch ..... Presented by The Holland Center and displayed daily April 7, 2025 – May 29, 2025 ..... All exhibitions at The Holland Center are supported by the generous donors of The Holland Center. ..... About the Artist Christine Veitch is a self-taught, multi-media artist with studios in Phoenix and Prescott, Arizona. She is a member of The Mountain Artist Guild, has exhibited her work in [...]
In 4 workshops, instructor Larry Charles will walk you step-by-step through techniques used with watercolors to achieve more realism. Skills covered include shading, color accuracy, realistic faces, and how to correct mistakes. SERIES DATES: April 8, 15, 22, 29 FORMAT: In-person classroom INSTRUCTION METHOD: Hands-on AGES: Adults 18+ EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Beginner to Intermediate WHAT TO BRING: A 24-color professional watercolor kit such as those made by Winsor & Newton, Cotman, or Daniel Smith brands. An [...]
In 4 workshops, instructor Larry Charles will walk you step-by-step through techniques used with watercolors to achieve more realism. Skills covered include shading, color accuracy, realistic faces, and how to correct mistakes. SERIES DATES: April 8, 15, 22, 29 FORMAT: In-person classroom INSTRUCTION METHOD: Hands-on AGES: Adults 18+ EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Beginner to Intermediate WHAT TO BRING: A 24-color professional watercolor kit such as those made by Winsor & Newton, Cotman, or Daniel Smith brands. An [...]
Beginner and budding enthusiasts alike will enjoy this unique opportunity to learn advanced photography techniques using your smartphone camera. Led by a professional photographer, this two-class series takes place both in the classroom and at nearby Cave Creek locations. SERIES DATES: April 9 and 16 FORMAT: In-Person – Classroom and off-site shooting in downtown Cave Creek area INSTRUCTION METHOD: Workshop, Presentation, Hands-On, Q&A / Discussion AGES: Adults 18+ EXPERIENCE LEVEL: [...]
Professional artist & art educator Nicolette Bonnstetter enlightens our community about the art world with her blend of creativity, humor, and thought-provoking discussions in the Art, Coffee, & Conversation series. Seasoned art enthusiasts and newcomers alike will enjoy her relatable approach to deeper contemplation about art. Next up on Aprill 11 (last of the season): My goodness! Easter, Christmas, and other holidays are tied to art in many different ways. [...]
Using various colors and types of gorgeous dichroic and 96 fusible glass, create 8 beautiful cabochons to use as pendant jewelry, an addition to ribbon for gift wrapping, or as Christmas tree ornaments. FORMAT: In-person classroom INSTRUCTION METHOD: Hands-on AGES: Adults 18+ EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Novice, Intermediate PREREQUISITES: None WHAT TO BRING: Please wear close-toed shoes. FEE: $80 – includes all materials. Please purchase tickets below. INSTRUCTOR NAME: Kathy Nelson Kathy was first inspired by glass art after a European [...]
The number one cause of Level I traumas transported to ER is injury resulting from a fall. This 7-class series helps older adults improve their strength, coordination, and balance -and- reduces their fear of falling by learning to view falls as controllable. Benefits of class: set goals for increasing activity levels. exercise to increase strength and balance. reduce barriers to exercise. identify physical risk factors for falls and recognize misconceptions [...]
You can live off the desert if you know what to pick and when. Find out more as our Signature Program Desert Awareness Committee takes us for a stroll to see food producing plants and learn about harvesting techniques and food preparation ideas... and even taste some recipes from the “Our Tastes of the Desert” recipe book. Small guided groups will be led continuously throughout the morning and our volunteers [...]
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